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Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2005 User Manual

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Getting started

Driving

Starting the engine

Gearshift pattern

P Park position with gear selector lever

lock

R Reverse gear

N Neutral

D Drive position

For more information, see “Automatic
transmission” (

page 167).

1 Cover
2 Start button

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Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.

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Do not depress the accelerator.

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Switch on the ignition (

page 40).

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Lift up cover

1.

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Press the start button

2 once.

The engine starts automatically.

Warning!

G

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to

your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon

monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon-

sciousness and lead to death.

Do not run the engine in confined areas

(such as garage) which are not properly ven-

tilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes

are entering the vehicle while driving, have

the cause determined and corrected imme-

diately. If you must drive under these condi-

tions, drive only with at least one window

fully open.